The Promise of Forgiveness (2016)
“Joe hovered in the kitchen doorway Sunday afternoon.
“A movie in Guymon.” Ruby had been invited along, but she’d declined, wanting to spend a few hours alone with Joe. Lately it felt like they were under a microscope, Mia and Hank monitoring their every move and gauging their progress.
Ruby shut the fridge door. “Can you take a break from chores?” she asked.
“I’d planned to replace the gearbox on the windmill.” His gaze darted to the porch.
She wasn’t opposed to an afternoon quickie, but if she wanted more from Joe than she’d experienced with other men, she couldn’t let her fear win. She was ready to take a leap of faith and get to know Joe on a deeper level.
“Can the windmill wait?” She gestured to the supplies on the table. “I packed a picnic lunch.”
“You must think I’m an idiot,” he said.
She walked up to him and brushed her mouth against his.
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